These records were originally created by the Jewish Congregations of the various towns where the records were recorded. The text is both in Russian (Cyrillic alphabet) and Hebrew script, although some records are in Russian only

Database Fields

The Register of Marriage and Divorce records typically contain the following information:

Microfilm # -
The microfilm number from LDS Family History Library (if these records were microfilmed).

Microfilm Item # -
The microfilm item number on the microfilm.

Image # -
Image number on microfilm, if available, or the page number located at the top right on the record itself (this will enable you to locate the record on the film).

Place Recorded -
The place that the marriage or divorce was registered.

Year Recorded -
The year that the marriage or divorce was registered.

Record # -
The record number of the marriage or divorce in the original books .

Date of Marriage or Divorce -
Day, month, and year of the marriage or divorce, according to the Julian calendar.

Date of Death (Hebrew Calendar) -
Day and month of the marriage or divorce, according to the Jewish calendar .

Husband's Place -
The town where the husband resided or was registered

Husband's Surname -
The surname (last name, family name) of the husband

If the Hebrew/Yiddish name differs from the Russian name, both names are listed separated by a forward slash (/)

Recommendations for Searching

Search the records using the Daitch-Mokotoff Soundex as well as the exact name, due to variations in spelling and because some records were transliterated from Russian only and not Hebrew.

Search all town records even if you believe you know the town your relatives came from. Families moved around quite a lot, so the records that you are searching for could be in any database.

Obtaining Copies of Original Records

If a record has been microfilmed by the Church of Latter Day Saints (LDS), then one can order the microfilm from any Family History Center. You will need to know the Family History Library microfilm number (FHL #), item number, image number and record number.

If a record was not microfilmed by the LDS then contact the project leader for information on obtaining copies of an original record.